Normal Life of Georgia runs seven group homes in Valdosta and one in Adel with the goal of offering a strong family environment for each of their residents.

Though Mason said she was shaking for days after the incident occurred, she wouldn’t consider going anywhere else.

Creasy added that though visibly shaken following the incident, Mason was right back at work the next day caring for the four residents of her group home as if they were part of her family, which is something Creasy said that all of her staff do on a daily basis.

“She’s very caring, giving,” Creasy said describing Mason. “My home has four mentally and physically challenged adults. The one she was with that day has intense times, but Laura never shied away or was scared of her. She’s a team player. Anything I ask she’s always willing to do that and more and I’m blessed to have people that committed in my home. When they move in we become their family and she truly enjoys being with them.”

Creasy added that the company is working to find the right way to acknowledge Mason’s act of heroism, though she can’t think of anything that will truly express their gratitude.